How to Change a Printer from Offline to Online in Mac? 

You can start sending documents to print after you have added either a networked printer or USB to your Mac computer. However, there are situations when the print command creates an error as the printer is offline. Is your printer showing an offline status? The first thing you are suggested to do is to change your printer settings from offline to online. Is it still offline? If yes, you are recommended to make sure that the printing machine is powered on and none of the cables is loosely connected. Also, check the cable connections between your network router or computer and printer to change a printer from offline to online Mac.

Check the printer tray

1.  Check the printer tray if there is any paper jam

2.  Also, make sure that there is enough paper in the printer tray, and the papers are aligned properly in the printer

3.  Replace the ink cartridges that are empty if you find LOW INK

Update your software

1.  Click on APPLE menu

2.  It will enable you to select SOFTWARE UPDATE which will install the updates if any update is available

Attempt to print the document

·        Open a document that is needed to be printed

·        Press Ctrl-P to make a print attempt

·        Now you need to select your printer by clicking on the CHANGE button

·        Also, choose your printer from the list

·        Then you are supposed to click on PRINT

Reset your printer

·        Click on APPLE

·        Open the drop-down menu

·        Here you will see the SYSTEM PREFERENCES option; select it

·        Click on PRINT & SCAN

·        Press the CTRL key and right-click on the PRINTER LIST; do it simultaneously

·        Now you have to select the RESET PRINTING SYSTEM

·        Click on the + (plus) button and select your printer

·        Select your printer if it appears in this list

·        Else, click on ADD PRINTER or SCANNER

·        It will enable you to select your printer from the list – click on ADD after you select your printer

·        Wait for the printer to download

·        Install and start using your printer again

How to change the printer from offline to online?

1.  You will find the SYSTEM PREFERENCES icon in the Dock – click on it

2.  Open the HARDWARE category and go to the PRINT & FAX control panel

3.  Go to the list on the left side of the screen

4.  Now you need to select the printer that is needed to be turned online

5.  Click on the OPEN PRINT QUEUE button then

6.  Go to the top of the queue window and click on RESUME PRINTER – click on it

7.  Change the printer from offline to online

Change a Printer from Offline to Online Mac

Apple is not only offering the best quality products but also providing world-class support to product users. The technical support team associated with this tech company is delivering the services after being divided into multiple subunits. This unit is committed to being available throughout the year for serving users with flawless support services. The engineers are sufficiently trained and driven by the intense desire to assist Mac users. They assist the Mac users for a long-range of issues, including connect a printer to Mac, change a Printer from Offline to Online Mac, or reset a printer. Talk to the tech support engineers by dialing the official helpline number, by sending a request email or by making a chat conversation. They, who make the use of the latest technologies in serving the Mac users, are always ready to help you.